The Granite Way.
The Granite Way is an excellent, mostly off road route from Lydford to Okehampton, and forms part of the national cycle route #27.
From Kelly House, the Lydford end of the trail is accessible via Brentor. This is another beautiful location offering those with a more energetic approach the opportunity to climb (well, walk) to the top of the tor by the church and – by way of reward – be shown some of the most expansive and beautiful views of Devon and into Cornwall. The roads to Brentor are usually quiet, and after a short dip and rise they are a fairly gradual climb up to the Iron Railings road.
From Brentor, the short distance via roads to Lydford is again relatively easy, and Lydford itself offers a number of sightseeing opportunities as well as the pub which offers drinks and meals for the weary traveller.
The cycle route is a beautiful way to see the local countryside, and as keen supporters of cycling we will be happy to provide a picnic lunch for you to enjoy at one of the many rest stops on this route. Total route length (Kelly to Okehampton and back) approx 40 miles. Kelly to Brentor return approximately 10 miles.
For more information, ask a member of the family of collect one of the Granite Way information maps from the breakfast room.
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THE DRAKE’S TRAIL
While we are located in an ideal cycling area, some of the roads tend to be busy. Those cyclists wanting to ride the Drake Trail, between Tavistock and Plymouth, may wish to drive to Tavistock and start from there. Parking is available either just outside of town on street or in layby areas, or we recommend Meadowlands long term carpark, from where the trail is easily accessible.
The route itself avoids many of the main roads, providing a safe alternative to sharing the streets with cars and other vehicles travelling the busy route to our local major city.
While much of the route is fully paved, we recommend the use of hybrid, or at the least cyclocross (CX) bikes as some areas are gravel paths rather than asphalt.